Lead Installer at Exterior Associates Inc – Vernon, Connecticut

Build With Precision. Lead With Pride - Join Exterior Associates as a Lead Installer!

Position Title: Lead Installer

Company Name: Exterior Associates Inc

Pay Range: $27-$35+ per hour + Quarterly Bonuses

Industry: Millwork / Carpentry / Interiors (Residential)

Location: Vernon, CT

Job Overview

Exterior Associates Inc. is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Installer to join our Field Operations team. In this working leadership role, you'll install residential doors and windows as well as managing a small crew and ensuring exceptional craftsmanship. If you're a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality environment, we want you on our team. We're looking for someone who can learn our systems quickly and execute with consistency, care, and speed - without sacrificing the finished product.

Who We Are

At Exterior Associates Inc, we're more than just a millwork contractor - we're a family business built on relationships, repeat clients, and attention to detail. With our motto 'Construction with a personal touch,' we aim to deliver a unique experience that homeowners can trust. Clients know they're in good hands because they see familiar faces and hear the same trusted voices each time they work with us. Our company culture values quality, trust, and long-term success for both our clients and our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a crew on residential door and window installations
• Train, coach, and supervise junior field staff
• Perform precise installations with an emphasis on quality and finish
• Review job packets to ensure materials and tasks are correct
• Complete and return accurate paperwork daily, including customer signatures and measurement forms
• Maintain and stock work truck with proper tools and materials
• Ensure correct use of shims, caulk, insulation, trim, and coil stock
• Handle and maintain installation tools; report and replace broken tools or worn parts
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at job sites

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction, specifically residential windows and doors preferred
• Proven ability to manage crews and independently lead job sites
• Ability to work in a labor-intensive environment and in the outdoor elements.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to produce high-quality work quickly
• Strong understanding of materials such as caulk, coil stock, and trim
• Must be able to read job documents and follow specifications
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid driver's license required with reliable transportation
• No certifications required
• Must be able to pass a background check

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Time Off (holidays, vacation, sick days)
• Company Vehicle
• Uniforms Provided
• Paid Training and Certifications
• Apprenticeship/Mentor Program
• Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle
• Quarterly Bonuses & Year-End Bonus

Schedule
Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Location
Onsite residential job sites throughout the service area

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Compliance Statement
A background check may be conducted during the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.

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